Written in Stone

News and Tips from International Stoneworks

Posted on April 10, 2014 at 4:44 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

Why Attend Trade Shows?
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You’ve probably seen us tweet, Facebook post, and blog about the trade shows that we attend, most notably the International Surface Event, Coverings, and The BOMA Expo. We have also been fortunate enough to present educational classes about stone restoration and maintenance. You may be wondering why we go out of our way to attend … ∞

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Posted on April 2, 2014 at 6:40 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on April 2, 2014 at 6:42 pm.

Sealing Stone: Common Misconceptions, Part III
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  “My grout was sealed. It shouldn’t look this dirty” In a typical installation, the grout lines are slightly lower than the tiles. Also, a cement grout can be pretty porous. Because grout lines are lower than the tile, dirt can get stuck and accumulate in the grout. The sealer is important because it helps … ∞

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Posted on March 26, 2014 at 4:50 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

Sealing Stone: Common Misconceptions, Part II
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Myth: Sealing stops dirt from accumulating on the surface of my stone. If you have a textured stone floor such as a cross-cut travertine or a honed limestone, dirt can accumulate into the tiny pinholes and crevices. Sealing your stone won’t stop that. When applied, impregnator sealers absorb into the stone and stop liquids like … ∞

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Posted on March 18, 2014 at 6:37 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

Sealing Stone: Common Misconceptions
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I answer many questions concerning stone sealers on a daily basis. Over the next few weeks, I will be posting the most common misconceptions about sealing natural stone and grout. A large part of our business is educating our customers and we want to help you have a better understanding of what it means to … ∞

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Posted on March 12, 2014 at 5:55 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on March 12, 2014 at 6:43 pm.

Restoring Non-Floor Stone Surfaces
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Many times, countertops and showers in homes, and commercial building walls and signs get even more abuse than floors. Think about your home for example; you take a shower at least once a day and your kitchen countertops are constantly being used, touched, and cooked on.   Now think of the exterior columns, signs, and … ∞

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Posted on March 5, 2014 at 1:57 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

Mildew and Mold and Algae, Oh my!
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If you have limestone, marble, granite, or brick installed in the exterior areas of your home or building, you may have probably already seen the effects of Mother Nature. Both homeowners and property managers have to deal with discolorations due to blossoms, leaves, droppings, and dirt. Mildew, mold, and algae also tend to grow in … ∞

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Posted on February 26, 2014 at 6:22 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

To Hone Or Not To Hone, That Is The Stone Question
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When we polish marbles and granites, we can almost make the surface look like glass. It really is very beautiful, but what if you like the more rustic look? And what if you intend to place marble or granite in a high foot traffic area. That’s when we suggest a honed finish over a polished … ∞

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Posted on February 12, 2014 at 4:37 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

Social Media and Stone
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It’s no secret that businesses today need an online presence. I was watching the movie, “You’ve Got Mail” the other day and I couldn’t believe how far the Internet has come in such a short period of time. However, it’s not enough now to just have a website. Businesses are branching out into social medias … ∞

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Posted on February 5, 2014 at 7:43 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

Which Grout Is Right for Your Floor?
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Those of you who have read my blog the past couple of weeks know that I attended the International Surface Event in Las Vegas last week. Our company presented a class, but I also attended other interesting lectures as well.   When I heard there was a lecture on grout, I just had to go. … ∞

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Posted on January 23, 2014 at 5:31 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

Granite and Marble: Common Misconceptions
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A preview of our Stonexpo Presentation, CSI (Critical Stone Investigation) How Geology and Installation Affect Stone Restoration Course # TU20, Tuesday, January 28, 2014   You’re at your local stone supplier and you know that you want to install granite countertops because you like the look of natural stone and you’ve heard granite is durable. … ∞

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